CDs - Storage post ripping
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Hello there.
Like lots of others probably have, I've finally gotten around to ripping all of my CDs and now find myself struggling to store the things.
I'm after a system that would allow to store all of the inserts and disc and allow me to chuck the boxes as there the bulky bit. All the systems I can find are great for discs but don't accouunt for the inserts, especially the rears which are that little bit bigger.
Any ideas or suggestions? I'm keen to sort this as I ha enough a few more I'd like to buy but that ain't happening with the missus until I can hide away my existing ones.
Like lots of others probably have, I've finally gotten around to ripping all of my CDs and now find myself struggling to store the things.
I'm after a system that would allow to store all of the inserts and disc and allow me to chuck the boxes as there the bulky bit. All the systems I can find are great for discs but don't accouunt for the inserts, especially the rears which are that little bit bigger.
Any ideas or suggestions? I'm keen to sort this as I ha enough a few more I'd like to buy but that ain't happening with the missus until I can hide away my existing ones.
hartge bob said:
Not used them myself and they're not cheap if you have hundreds of CD's, but these seem to meet your requirements.
https://www.slim-disc.com/cd-storage
When my son chucked all his PC mag games out recently, which he had for over 15 years in the loft, I kept some cases. Just as well as my OH is very good at breaking our CD cases.https://www.slim-disc.com/cd-storage
Wish I had saved more.
Ours are all stored in 18 litre storage boxes made by "really useful". They stack nicely and are sturdy to hold a full box full, around 100CDs per box. There are sometimes offers online such as 3 for 2 which can bring costs down a bit. The first batch we ordered, around 12 of them, were bought from the post office, who bizarrely sent each individually box. The delivery driver was completely bemused by the size of the order.
Just put the cases, CDs, inserts and all and file them away. I've not had a need to go back to mine since they were tucked away.
Just put the cases, CDs, inserts and all and file them away. I've not had a need to go back to mine since they were tucked away.
Hi all, thanks for replying, and sorry the delay getting back.
Thanks for the input!
hartge bob said:
Not used them myself and they're not cheap if you have hundreds of CD's, but these seem to meet your requirements.
https://www.slim-disc.com/cd-storage
Very good, but a bit pricey. However they certainly meet the requirement, I think I'll have to accurately count the amount I could store this way. Winning thus far!https://www.slim-disc.com/cd-storage
Penelope Stopit said:
What format have you ripped your CD's to?
I re-ripped to FLAC using a program I downloaded the demo of (I can't recall off the top of my head, I'll post back later tonight). It replaced a cacophony of formats, mainly MP3 128kb, and files that I'd built up over the years. Basically I ripped CDs to FLAC, output to a folder on my laptop where Google Music would then upload (converting to MP3 or whatever in the process) before i relocated the content onto my NAS. Bit of a production line, but I sharp rattled through the collection. Also helped having the majority of cover art and track listings etc provided by the software.Vipers said:
When my son chucked all his PC mag games out recently, which he had for over 15 years in the loft, I kept some cases. Just as well as my OH is very good at breaking our CD cases.
Wish I had saved more.
I might have a few hundred going spare soon!Wish I had saved more.
Hanslow said:
Ours are all stored in 18 litre storage boxes made by "really useful". They stack nicely and are sturdy to hold a full box full, around 100CDs per box. There are sometimes offers online such as 3 for 2 which can bring costs down a bit. The first batch we ordered, around 12 of them, were bought from the post office, who bizarrely sent each individually box. The delivery driver was completely bemused by the size of the order.
Just put the cases, CDs, inserts and all and file them away. I've not had a need to go back to mine since they were tucked away.
That's pretty much what I have now, but the size and weight is somewhat unnecessary. Getting rid of the crystal cases is what I'm hoping to do.Just put the cases, CDs, inserts and all and file them away. I've not had a need to go back to mine since they were tucked away.
SlidingSideways said:
Not a bad shout that, I need to decide the likelihood of ever actuality using the discs again as this method would pretty much rule out using them.Thanks for the input!
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